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01About John
Dr. John DeGaglia greets worried parents and adults with calm, straightforward care. He focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, career shifts, coping with life changes, coaching, and depression.
He also brings experience with first responder issues, veterans and post-traumatic stress. Dr. DeGaglia holds LMHC and LPCC credentials and has 25 years of practice in Florida.
He emphasizes clear conversation as the starting point for change. In sessions he helps people talk through problems, notice unhelpful thinking, and try new behaviors.
Background and approach
The goal is small, steady steps that add up to long-term change. Dr. DeGaglia’s background spans many settings.
Early work included corrections and long-term engagement with a Native American community, often working across language barriers. Later roles included substance abuse treatment and clinical directorships where he supported people through sobriety and recovery. He also served as a first responder and has spent over a decade addressing critical incident stress.
That work informed his doctorate and his approach to trauma. He values being present in difficult moments, sometimes listening without needing to fix everything with words. People who choose him can expect a practical, humane approach.
Sessions focus on clear goals, steady progress, and coping strategies that fit daily life. He invites prospective clients to take the first step, complete a short match questionnaire, and schedule a session to see if they are a good fit.
02Credentials
- LMHC (Florida)
- License MH5115 · expires March 2027
- LPCC (California)
- License 16726 · expires June 2026
- NPI
- 1326026063 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
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04Online support
Evidence-based approaches for online trauma and stress care
Dr. DeGaglia uses established, evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage trauma and stress. One common approach focuses on cognitive change - identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new ways of thinking to reduce anxiety and improve mood. This method helps people shift reactions and try different behaviors in everyday life.Another approach emphasizes exposure and gradual processing for post-traumatic stress. It involves safely facing memories or situations in small steps so that distress decreases over time and daily functioning improves. This work is paced to match each person’s tolerance and goals.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. He treats therapy as a collaborative effort and will work with each person to choose methods that fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they set aims and adjust the plan based on what helps most.
Online therapy formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation while phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging are useful for brief check-ins, skill practice, or when a shorter interaction fits someone’s day. These options make scheduling more flexible and help therapy fit into busy lives.
05Questions people ask
What concerns does he address?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, career changes, coping with life transitions, coaching, and depression. He also focuses on first responder issues, veteran and armed forces concerns, and post-traumatic stress.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Sessions emphasize clear, focused communication and practical problem solving. He works with clients to notice thinking patterns, try new behaviors, and build steady habits for change.
How long has he practiced?
He brings 25 years of experience across corrections, community work, substance abuse programs, and first responder support. That range informs his approach to trauma and recovery.
What credentials and location apply to his practice?
He holds LMHC and LPCC credentials and practices in Florida. These credentials are listed exactly as provided.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted. He works with people located in the regions he serves.
What session formats are offered?
He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options allow for shorter check-ins or longer conversations depending on need.
How does the subscription and scheduling work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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